Morfologia, comportamento, parasitismo e mecanismos de defesa dos imaturos de Heraclides anchisiades capys (Hübner)(Lepidoptera, Papilionidae)

Abstract

ABSTRACT. Morphology, behaviour, parasitism and mechanisms of defense of the immatures of Heraclides anchisiades capys (Hübner) (Lepidoptera, Papilionidae). Heraclides anchisiades capys is a common species among the Papilionidae, whose larvae feed on various species of Citrus spp. (Rutaceae). In this study the morphology and data on natural history of the immature stages of this species are described with illustrations, including photos in scanning electronic microscope.

Emergence of Palmistichus elaeisis Delvare & LaSalle, 1993 (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) from Pupae of Heraclides anchisiades capys (Hübner, [1809]) (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) in the Laboratory

“…(Rutaceae) crops in Brazil (OLIVEIRA & URBAN 1977;LOPES et al 1979;BASTOS 1980;MOTA & BASTOS 1980). Morphology of immature and adults and behavior, defense mechanisms and aspects of parasitism were also evaluated for this insect (LEITE et al 2010a(LEITE et al , 2010b(LEITE et al , 2010c(LEITE et al , 2011. Pupae of H. anchisiades capys have thin and thick rough skin with irregular ridges, rolling forecasts and three staining patterns: dark brown or brown-gray with patches of defined contour or greenish (Figs 1E-1H).…”

“…age length of pupae of both sexes of this insect is 33.7 mm with a minimum duration of this stage of 24 days (LEITE et al 2010a). Larvae and pupae of H. anchisiades capys have defense mechanisms against natural enemies.…”

“…Pupation of this insect may occur on Citrus spp. plants and also on neighboring plants or any substrates, such as walls (LEITE et al 2010a). …”

“…Pupae of H. anchisiades capys have a similar color as the substrate camouflaged with branches, leaves, mosses and lichens, possibly as a defense against natural enemies. Pupae with dark brown tegument resemble twigs or broken branches and the brown-gray ones can be confounded with lichens on the substrate whereas the greenish ones with mosses on branches, trunks and leaves (LEITE et al 2010a).…”

“…are cultivated feeding on young and old leaves of this plant. Caterpillars of this insect eat the whole leaf from its margins in semicircular movements leaving the midrib intact (LEITE et al 2010a).…”